Where Dewey Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dewey Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56726, 56732. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dewey Township
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Dewey Township
The closest emergency room is Lifecare Medical Center in Roseau, 28.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Dewey Township
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. COPD is also above the state: 6.5%, vs 5.4% across Minnesota. In all, Dewey Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dewey Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Dewey Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Minnesota figure falls outside Dewey Township’s likely range; Dewey Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56726, 56732, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Dewey Township
No hospital or community health center in Dewey Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Dewey Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Out of every 100 Dewey Township adults…
Dewey Township runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dewey Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Dewey Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Dewey Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7% of Dewey Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Dewey Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lind Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hereim Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Polonia Township | — | — | — | — |
Pelan Township, Lind Township, Hereim Township and Polonia Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dewey Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dewey Township
Why doesn’t Dewey Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dewey Township.
What hospital is closest to Dewey Township?
Lifecare Medical Center in Roseau, 28.1 miles in a straight line from Dewey Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dewey Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Minnesota figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.